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Core Event Roles: Who Does What on an Event Team?
Learn the core event planning team roles, what each person is responsible for, and how to decide which roles you need for your event.
10 Event Career Paths and What They Actually Involve
Explore 10 event career paths, from event management and production to marketing, operations, venues and sponsorship, and discover where you might fit.
Replacing Diesel at Major Events: What Can We Learn?
Festivals and events are moving off diesel—but how? This article explores real examples and key lessons from the global push toward cleaner event power.
Quick Start AI Guide: Using Copilot or ChatGPT (with Event Kit templates)
Use AI to customise your Event Kit templates faster. This AI prompt guide shows how Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT can help you draft, format, and complete your event planning docs with ease.
First Aid in Theory vs Reality: Why a Good Kit Makes All the Difference
A good first aid kit won’t replace your training—but in an emergency, it can help you remember what to do when it matters most.
Why Bump-In Is Always Slower Than You Think
It’s not just about tasks, it’s about people and pressure. Even the best-run events face bump-in delays‚ because logistics are only half the story.
What Poor Event Timelines Reveal About Our Industry’s Risk Culture
When timelines are rushed or vague, it’s not just poor planning‚ it’s a warning sign about how we manage risk across the industry.
Managing Safety at Public Events
Public events come with high expectations and higher risks‚ here’s how to manage safety without losing sleep.
Tips for Thriving in the Event Industry
The event industry is an exciting but demanding sector. As you dive into working in events, take a moment to think about the skills and characteristics you need to not only survive, but thrive.
Best Practices for Managing Vendor Relationships in Event Planning
Discover essential tips for building strong vendor relationships in event planning. Learn how clear communication, trust, and organization can help you manage vendors effectively and ensure event success.
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What Happens When the Run Sheet Goes Off Schedule?
Here’s the thing about run sheets: events never go exactly as planned. So, how do you troubleshoot? You don't panic and rewrite the whole plan.
Behind the Template: Perfectly Handwritten
I was never interested in creating templates that simply ask you to fill in the blanks. What I kept coming back to was how I could get years of experience onto the page.